Mediterranean and Middle East countries will meet in Rome on Sunday to boost efforts to stem illegal migration flows, with Italy saying the aim is to help countries in Africa in order to reduce the impetus for migrants to reach Europe.
The meeting will focus on building partnership for projects in sectors including agriculture, infrastructure and health, an Italian government statement said on Friday.
"The conference aims to govern the migration phenomenon, combat human trafficking and promote economic development according to a new model of cooperation between states," the statement said. Planned participants include Tunisia, Turkey, Libya, Algeria and the United Arab Emirates, along with the European Union and the IMF, Italian officials told Reuters.with Italy last year over immigration, was not expected to attend the event and its absence could dilute any outcome.
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who has seen migrant landings surge in Italy this year, has made it a priority to engage other nations in plans to block people from embarking on the perilous journey to Europe.in her efforts to stem the increase. Some 83,400 people have come ashore so far this year, compared with almost 34,000 in 2022.
Advocacy group Human Rights Watch said it "failed to include guarantees that Tunisian authorities would prevent violations of the rights of migrants and asylum seekers," referring to President Kais Saied
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